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WJ62 GWN

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,220 mi
Last recorded105,220 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 GWN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 105,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 99,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 93,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 76,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 64,570 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 53,020 miles

not able to check all brake pipes

Fail 15 May 2019 53,020 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2018 44,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 31,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted n/s rear

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,437 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 19 May 2015 11,052 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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WJ62 GWN is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ62 GWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ62 GWN registered?

WJ62 GWN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is WJ62 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 GWN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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